kylemittskus

redwinefan wrote:I'm guessing that aging in concrete implies there isn't a long shelf life for this one?

Good guess but bad logic for it. Concrete aging won't affect a wine's longevity. A lot of CdP is aged in concrete before bottling. However, this is a CdR which isn't meant for long-term aging. A couple years should be no problem, though.

FWIW, I'm not a huge fan of this producer.

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redwinefan

kylemittskus wrote:Good guess but bad logic for it. Concrete aging won't affect a wine's longevity. A lot of CdP is aged in concrete before bottling. However, this is a CdR which isn't meant for long-term aging. A couple years should be no problem, though.

FWIW, I'm not a huge fan of this producer.

Thanks, that definitely is useful info.

Six bottles is way too many for me of a drink now sort of wine anyhow.

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loveladyelectric

Six bottles is way too many for me of a drink now sort of wine anyhow.

I didn't know this area existed! Finally a place to discuss the deals on Last Bottle!

I'm in Bakersfield if anyone wants to split a shipment from LB. I got 4 of the Summerwood offering if anyone wants to try it. I'm a member at Booker and love it, so it was a no brainer at $20 to try it. Like Kyle, I'm not a huge fan of Summerwood compared to the rest of the West 46 Rhone Rangers, but most of those guys sell for $50+/bottle now anyway.

rjquillin

Got some other bottles for you....can't exactly recall what they are though...do you???

I'm still hoping to, but have yet to firm up logistics to make sure it will all work. I think Sparky has a seat for me, but lodging, where/when/how, remains quite squishy. I've not yet made sense out of where and when we'll be to make any reservations. Guess I really gotta do that.

You don't remember, and you think I do? Me, who hasn't yet done an account reconciliation...

rjquillin

ajrod27 wrote:I think you and I discussed splitting a room for Friday night early-on in the D&D thread. I've yet to reserve a room though.

Also, trifecta has a Yurt reserved near Scott Harveys house for Saturday night. There may be a spot left there, if you're OK with sleeping on a cot...

Yes, indeed. OK, looks like I've really got to get with Sparky to see when he's going to be where, as he is the wheels unless I end up driving alone. Transportation is the driving factor and I'd rather split gas with him if possible.

noslensj

kylemittskus wrote:IMO, CdR is a huge QPR region. My favorite of 2012 was 09 Xavier. If you get a chance, buy buy buy.

09 and 10 are both very solid vintages across the S. Rhone so buy up!

Yeah - I'm not too fussy about where the wine comes from. But I pretty much operate in the range of $8-$15/bottle, and I am interested in finding value where I can within that price range. Right now that has pushed me toward many continental producers, with CdR appearing more frequently.

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